Quebec City to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.4 miles 602.6 km · straight line
449.3 miles estimated 723.1 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
CAD 73 - CAD 90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Waterbury?

The distance from Quebec City to Waterbury is 374.4 miles (602.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located SSW of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.3 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Quebec City is in Quebec, Canada, while Waterbury is in Connecticut, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Quebec City and Waterbury. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Quebec City to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min CAD 73 - CAD 90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients